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Compare Tecfidera vs. Vumerity

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  • Dimethyl fumarate (Tecfidera)
    Vumerity (diroximel fumarate)
  • Dimethyl fumarate (Tecfidera)
    Vumerity (diroximel fumarate)

  • Summary of Tecfidera vs. Vumerity

    Summary for Fumaric acid derivative
    Prescription only

    Dimethyl fumarate (Tecfidera) is used to treat adults with certain types of multiple sclerosis (MS), a condition that affects your nervous system. This medication is a disease-modifying therapy (DMT) that belongs to the drug class called fumaric acid derivatives. Dimethyl fumarate (Tecfidera) is available as a brand-name medication and a lower-cost generic. The capsules are taken by mouth twice per day. The most common side effects are stomach upset and flushing (e.g., facial warmth, redness, burning sensation).

    Summary for Fumaric acid derivative
    Prescription only

    Vumerity, also known by its generic name dimethyl fumarate, is approved in adults for treating relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis (MS). It belongs to the drug class called fumaric acid derivatives. Vumerity (diroximel fumarate) is a capsule that's taken by mouth twice per day. The most common side effects are stomach upset and flushing (e.g., facial warmth, redness, burning sensation).

  • Indications of Tecfidera vs. Vumerity

    Indications for
    •Relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis (MS)
    Indications for
    •Relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis (MS)

  • Pros and Cons of Tecfidera vs. Vumerity

    Pros and Const for Fumaric acid derivative
    Pros
    •Works well to lessen MS relapses
    •Can take with or without food
    •Available as a lower-cost generic medication
    •No known interactions with other medications or supplements
    Cons
    •Need to take twice a day
    •Might need MRI scans to see whether the medication is working for you
    •Might need to have regular blood work done to make sure the medication isn't causing any liver problems
    •Can cause more bothersome stomach-related side effects than Vumerity (diroximel fumarate)
    Pros and Const for Fumaric acid derivative
    Pros
    •Lessens the number of relapses per year
    •Available in a "starter dose" bottle and "maintenance dose" bottle to help you keep track of how much medication to take
    •Few interactions with other medications
    Cons
    •Have to take twice per day
    •Flushing is a common side effect
    •Shouldn't take the medication with high-fat and high-calorie meals

  • Common Side Effects of Tecfidera vs. Vumerity

    Common Side Effects for
    •Flushing (40%)
    •Stomach pain (18%)
    •Diarrhea (14%)
    •Nausea (12%)
    •Vomiting (9%)
    •Itchiness (8%)
    •Rash (8%)
    Common Side Effects for
    •Flushing (40%)
    •Stomach pain (18%)
    •Diarrhea (14%)
    •Nausea (12%)

  • Warnings of Tecfidera vs. Vumerity

    Common Side Effects for
    •Severe allergic reactions
    •Serious infections
    •Low white blood cell counts (lymphopenia)
    •Liver damage
    •Flushing
    •Serious stomach and intestine problems
    Common Side Effects for
    •Severe allergic reaction
    •Flushing
    •Risk for serious infections
    •Low white blood cell counts (lymphopenia)
    •Liver damage
    •Serious stomach and gut problems

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